Introduction

If you already hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing, RMU offers a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with a concentration in nursing education to prepare you for a career as an educator in health care and academic settings.

This CCNE-accredited program is designed to provide maximum flexibility and support for individuals with busy professional lives. Courses are taught online.

Strong interdisciplinary courses and individualized practicum experiences make this program attractive to the busy professional nurse.

The M.S.N. in Nursing Education will provide you with knowledge of the educational process and practical experiences that will prepare you to be an effective educator and leader. The curriculum combines strong interdisciplinary support courses in education and information science with focused nursing courses to develop expertise in teaching and presentation methods that incorporate the use of technology.

Career Outlook

In addition to the nursing shortage, a national shortage of nursing faculty exists. In a recent survey of nursing programs, more than one-third of the schools cited faculty shortages as the reason for turning away qualified students. There is a tremendous need to develop strong nursing educators to resolve this faculty shortage and to provide educational programs in hospitals and communities. This rewarding and exciting career provides the opportunity to shape the future of nursing.

Program Objectives

The M.S.N degree program prepares students to:

Demonstrate mastery of advanced knowledge and skills for the specialized role of the nurse educator.

Critically evaluate knowledge and theories from nursing and other disciplines for their contribution to nursing practice and education.

Degree Format

The M.S.N. is a 37-credit, part-time online degree program that can be completed in six semesters (two years) by taking two courses per semester. Courses are offered in two eight-week sessions per semester.

Tuition

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Location

Offered online.

Admission Criteria

Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university

Minimum undergraduate QPA of 3.25

Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse

At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse

If the undergraduate QPA is below 3.25, other credentials will be used to determine admissions eligibilty

Application Procedures

Admission to the M.S.N. program requires a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university with a minimum undergraduate QPA of 3.25, and at least one year of work experience as an RN. (If the undergraduate QPA is below 3.25, other credentials will be used to determine admissions eligibility.)

Applicants should submit the following credentials to the Graduate Admissions Office:

A completed application and a non-refundable $35 application fee. Or apply online for free.

Official undergraduate transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.